Names Ending in N for Boys

The streamlined Ruben is much more popular than the original Biblical Hebrew version in the US.

Ruben is definitely a simpler and more intuitive spelling of this rich attractive name. Ruben and Ruby are the perfect male-female companion names.

Ruben

Adan is one of those names that feels familiar because it is in fact a variation of several other names. Used in Hispanic cultures, it is a form of Adam, more conventionally spelled with an accent as Adán. In English, it can be seen as a spelling variant of the uber-popular Aidan, Aiden, Aden, etc., while in Arabic, it is a unisex choice, and alternative form of Eden.

Adan

Kasen is one of several linked names, all spelled differently and pronounced the same. Kayson is the most popular spelling of the name, but they include Cason, Casen, Cayson and so on.

Kasen's appeal is somewhat based on its similarity to so many other popular names, from Mason to Jason to Grayson to Chase. It's undoubtedly a strong, attractive name but one you might hear a lot of.

Kasen

While the Rowan spelling is in the Top 1000 for both boys and girls, this spelling is much more unusual though maintains the same gender split at nearly four boy Rowens for every girl.

Rowen climbed onto the Top 1000 for boys in 2010 and is holding steady in the middle of the list, while Rowan ranks in the boys' Top 100.

Rowen

Sean, after a long reign as one of the top <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/328/irish-baby-names-for-boys">Irish boys' names</a> in the US, has now slipped as parents look to fresher Irish choices such as Liam and Aidan. In Ireland, Sean is still highly popular, but variation Senan, an Anglicized spelling of diminutive Seanan, is also stylish in Ireland. While Sean is the Irish form of John, Seanan and Senan may be thought of either as Sean diminutives or relatives of the Latin word "senator".

Sean

Popular in India and among Indo-Americans, this name of the hero of a famous Hindu epic has an extremely pleasing sound. 
 Arjun is based on Arjuna, who was in Indian legend the son of the king of gods, close friend of Lord Krishna, and considered the greatest warrior on earth. Arjun is one of the best-known and widely-used <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/540/hindi-names-for-boys">Hindi names for boys</a>.

Arjun

One of the most romantic of appellations, Caspian is a geographical name referring to the large salty sea between Asia and Europe. It's also the name of the hero of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian. 
 
The name Caspian is ultimately derived from the Latin term Caspii, meaning "white." Caspii was the name of the people of Central Asia who were originally from Caucasus. 
 
Caspian is attracting a lot of attention from cutting-edge parents these days. It fits in with several trends as a name from classic children's literature, a water-related place name, and an ancient name with the trending Cas- beginning, ala Cassius and Cassian.

Caspian

Thanks to its dashing British image and c-initialed two-syllable sound, Colin/Collin has enjoyed a long run of popularity. 

Collin

One of the first of the appealing Irish surnames to take off in this country, this <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">boys’ name</a> has long outgrown its "Mellow Yellow" association, which came via the single from a sixties singer-songwriter named Donovan. 
 Donovan was Scottish-born Donovan Leitch, whose name was probably inspired by his father Donald's. He proved to be an adventurous, celestial namer himself--three of his children are Astrella Celeste, Oriole Nebula and Ione Skye.
 Another potential namesake is retired pro bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb.
 Donovan was in the USA Top 1000 as early as 1900.
 Related options are surname Donegan and place name Donegal.

Donovan

Damon is a name with a strong, pleasing aura (much like the persona of Matt D.) and extremely positive ancient associations. From the classical myth, Damon and Pythias have become symbols of true friendship, as Damon risked his life to save his friend from execution. And Damon of Athens was the fifth century philosopher who taught both Pericles and Socrates.
 Other interesting associations: Damon Runyon wrote Guys and Dolls, Damon is one of the funny Wayans brothers, Damon Dash is a high-profile music exec, and Damon Salvatore is a key figure in The Vampire Diaries.

Damon

Odin is the name of the supreme Norse god of art, culture, wisdom, and law — who was handsome, charming, and eloquent into the bargain. The name projects a good measure of strength and power and has excellent assimilation potential.
 The god Odin was referred to by more than 200 names, including Yggr, Sigfodr, and Alfodr — none of which is recommended. The word Wednesday is derived from Woden, the English form of Odin.
 Odin came to be used as a Norwegian male given name beginning in the nineteenth century, originally in the context of a romantic Viking revival. In the 2001 novel American Gods by Neil Gaiman, the character called Wednesday is an incarnation of the god Odin.

Odin

In the USA, both spellings of this old Celtic name have risen significantly in recent years, however, Ronan outpaced this version in the lasts, and we, too, prefer the slightly more rounded and gentle look of the original. History and movie buffs may appreciate this version though, due to its association with renegade samurai in Feudal Japan - and provides it with a second possible meaning: "drifter, wanderer, and masterless samurai". Ronin is also used within the Marvel Universe.
 
Ronin is currently in the US Top 500, and in recent years, it has been given to around 640 babies each year.

Ronin

Cillian is one of the native Irish names that, along with Aiden and Declan, is becoming an unlikely favorite in contemporary America. The Killian spelling has been more popular in the US, but Cillian's star is rising, perhaps thanks to Irish actor Cillian Murphy, star of Oppenheimer and Peaky Blinders.
 There are several Saint Cillians, including one who was sent to Bavaria to convert the natives and was martyred for his trouble. 
 Patrick Woulfe, a Catholic priest who was instrumental in reviving native Irish names in that country after the war for independence from England in the 1920s, theorized that Cillian might also be related to a Gaelic name meaning war.

Cillian

Some people may prefer this spelling to clarify the name's connection to John, but it could be one h too many, exemplified by its steady decline over the past two decades.

Johnathan

Corbin, the name of the castle where the Holy Grail was said to be hidden, came to the fore in the 1980s via actor Corbin Bernsen when he was the high profile star of LA Law, but its use is only now escalating as part of the mania for two-syllable names starting with c or k, as well as from the more youthful image of Corbin Bleu, the attractive actor-model-dancer-singer who was one of the stars of the Disney hit High School Musical. 
 Bruce Willis's character name in The Fifth Element was spelled Korben Dallas.

Corbin

Callen is a unisex Gaelic name growing in popularity here.  Its newfound trendiness is possibly related to the Chris O'Donnell character on "NCIS: Los Angeles", known only as G. Callen.  Jazz musician Cal Tjader's full name is Callen.

Callen

Chozen was the second fastest-rising boys' name of 2023, adding a new spin to word name Chosen, also increasing in popularity. 
Leaping from obscurity to firmly within the Top 1000, Chozen could be seen as a way to make a baby feel even more special and wanted, or, it might be a way to make Chosen feel less wordy and more name-y, with added coolness and spikiness from that trending 'Z'. 
Alternatively, however, it might make for a lifetime of slight irritation, of always needing to spell out a name that in the US at least, would likely be written down as Chosen.
 
Given to over 300 boys and 60 girls in 2023, Chozen joins the 500 babies called Chosen, the 100 called Chozyn, and the 90 called Chosyn in the same year.

Chozen

If you like the Finn names and love James Joyce, Finnegan is extremely winning. Will & Grace 's Eric McCormack chose the Finnigan spelling for his son. And of course Finnegan gains you access to the great short form Finn.
 James Joyce took the title of Finnegans Wake from an old Irish-American song.
 Finnegan represents a whole genre of Irish family names you might consider, such as Harrigan, Brannigan, Corrigan, Donegan, Mulligan, Flanagan and Lanigan.

Finnegan

As parents were finding too many Tylers at the neighborhood playground, they began looking to Tyson as an alternative, no longer concerned with possible connections to Mike Tyson or Tyson chicken. 

Tyson

One of many Aidan variations — all stemming from the original Gaelic Aodhán — Eiden was the third fastest-rising boy name of 2023 and a new entry to the US Top 1000. Interestingly, despite this spelling's current success, Aidan, Aiden, Ayden, and Aden are all on the downswing.

Eiden

oy names that end in N are the most populous group by last letter, with over a third of all names for boys ending with the letter N. The most popular boy name ending with the letter N in the US right now is Benjamin.



Along with Benjamin, Mason, and Logan, 

boys' names ending in N that make the US Top 100 

include Ethan, Aiden, Sebastian, Jackson, John, Jayden, Dylan, And Grayson.

 is not as strong in the UK. Along with the names mentioned above, the top boys' names that end with N in England and Wales include Reuben and Jaxon. 

In Germany, the top N-ending boy name is Ben

, followed by Leon and Finn. N-ender Daan is the top boys' name in The Netherlands.



There's a boys' name ending in N to suit every style and taste, classic to modern, widely-used to unique. The 

 range from the Presidential Lincoln to the Biblical Reuben to the saintly Cassian to the new-fangled Tobin.



N is a last letter that works well with many surnames. It provides a firm demarcation if your last name starts with a vowel, and is compatible with many consonant-starting surnames as well.



The over 5000 boys' names ending in N on Nameberry are collected here. Names are ranked by popularity on Nameberry this month, with the most popular names leading the list and more unique or uncommon N-ending names toward the end.

Baby boy names that end in the letter N, with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top N-ending boy names such as Jackson and Benjamin as well as unique, uncommon boy names that end with the letter N. (Page 8)

5000+ Boy Names That End in N